BBC World Service West and Central Africa Schedule

BBC World Service West and Central Africa

The Why Factor

Documentaries

Factual

The extraordinary and hidden histories behind everyday objects and actions

The Why Factor: Male Violence

TWF Violence Still.jpg

17/07/2017 GMT

Male Violence

BBC World Service - The Why Factor, Male Violence

Men commit more than 90% of murders across the world and are more likely to join a gang. So why are men more violent than women?

Anybody who watched the European Championships of football last summer in France would have seen shocking scenes of violence between fans. The vast majority, if not all, were men. Men also commit more than 90% of murders across the world and are more likely to join a gang.
Why are men more violent than women? Caroline Bayley speaks to ex-football hooligan Cass Pennant about his experiences and motivation when violence became his way of life. Former British Army officer Jane Middleton explains the differences between men and women on the battlefield when she served in Afghanistan. And, Caroline also hears views from Sweden about how equal violence between men and women in relationships is. 

(Photo: Group of football fans fighting in street. Credit: Carl Court/Getty Images)

BBC World Service

BBC World Service Online

BBC World Service schedule for American satellite radio and the Caribbean

BBC World Service Americas and the Caribbean

BBC World Service Australasia

BBC World Service East and Southern Africa Schedule

Accessibility links

Programme Index

The Why Factor

Male Violence

Genres

Formats

Brand

BBC World Service West and Central Africa

About BBC World Service